Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bemoan-a-lack-of
phrase
/bɪˈmoʊn ə læk ʌv/
Definition
To express sorrow or dissatisfaction about the absence of something.
Examples
- Many people bemoan a lack of affordable housing in the city.
- He often bemoans a lack of support from his friends during difficult times.
Meaning
The phrase ‘bemoan-a-lack-of’ refers to the act of lamenting or complaining about the failure to have something that is desired or needed.
Synonyms
- lament the absence of
- complain about the shortage of
- regret the scarcity of
